Supporting a Loved One with Dementia: A Compassionate Guide for Family Caregivers

Brain Health, Caregivers, Dementia Care, Home Care, Resources, Seniors, Uncategorized / By Vitali

Caring for a loved one with dementia can be a challenging journey for family caregivers. However, with understanding, empathy, and the right approach, it’s possible to create meaningful moments with your loved one while preserving their dignity. In this compassionate guide, we will share essential tips for caregivers, along with insights from our experienced home …

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Make a Family Fun Day

Brain Health, Caregivers, COVID-19, Dementia Care, Health, Home Care, Lifestyle, Seniors / By Vitali

Making a special Family Fun Day is a great way to spend time with those you love – including parents and grandparents. Sometimes the seniors in our family want to be involved in our activities and family trips, but they may no longer be able to do everything that we enjoy. If you are looking …

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4 Questions to Ask a Potential Caregiver

Caregivers, Home Care, Seniors / By Vitali

Most seniors and their families would prefer to stay in their own homes rather than be forced to move into a long-term care facility. To help your loved ones remain in their homes for as long as possible in-home care can be the ideal choice. However, finding the right agency and the right caregiver can …

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Safety Tips for Seniors Living Alone

Home Care, Caregivers, Health, Lifestyle, Resources / By Vitali

Living alone comes with a certain amount of risk regardless of your age. But for seniors, there are certain risks, such as falls and fall-related hospitalizations, that may cause loved ones to be especially worried. Staying independent for as long as possible is an important part of one’s physical, mental, and emotional health. And your …

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Tips for Organizing Medications and Healthcare Essentials

Caregivers, Dementia Care, Health, Lifestyle, Parkinson's, Post-Operative Care / By Vitali

If you have a medicine cabinet full of clutter or if you take multiple prescriptions, then sorting through your medications and healthcare essentials each day can be a real hassle. The last thing you want is to struggle to try and find your over-the-counter painkillers when you have a migraine – or worse, misplace an …

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Why is my loved one resisting home care: 3 Tips

Caregivers, Health, Home Care, Lifestyle, Resources / By VERA Home Care

If you started to notice that your elderly loved one has started to struggle with everyday tasks around their home, then home care is a topic you may have brought up with them. While some older adults may welcome the idea of having a little extra help with their daily tasks, others may resist the …

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Commonly Asked Questions about Home Care Services

Home Care, Caregivers, Dementia Care / By VERA Home Care

When your loved one needs home care services, you will probably have a lot of questions about what you can expect from home care and about the care process itself. Here are some commonly asked questions by our clients and family caregivers.

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Recognizing the Signs of a Stroke

Caregivers, Health, Home Care / By VERA Home Care

If someone is having a stroke, every minute counts. Fast response time is critical as it has a direct impact on the amount of damage to the brain, the outcomes of the treatment and the subsequent recovery. Therefore, it is important to be familiar with the signs of a stroke so that you can recognize …

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Nature Appreciation for Seniors

Caregivers, exercise, Health, Home Care, Seasonal / By VERA Home Care

Now that the winter is behind us and the summer is here, getting outside is one of the most refreshing things anyone can do. Enjoying nature helps relieve stress and gives us a sense of calm and inner peace not found indoors. Unfortunately, it may be challenging for some of us to get outside, whether …

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Tips for Managing Arthritis

Caregivers, Health, Home Care / By VERA Home Care

Living with arthritis can make everyday tasks difficult and painful and leave you feeling as though you are no longer in control of your body. When you are trying to spend time with your family and friends, participate in your favourite hobbies or even volunteer in your community, constant pain can greatly diminish your …

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